by PerryGolf Staff on February 29, 2012
The Sheraton Grand in Edinburgh has just completed its multi-million pound bedroom refurbishment; every bedroom has been updated and next on their list is a new bar and restaurant. These changes will be completed for the start of the season this year and, based on the high standards in the bedrooms, I’m sure the public areas and new bar and restaurant will be a great success! Click here to view the video footage of the new bedrooms.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 12 years and is a member of our admin team.
by PerryGolf Staff on February 27, 2012
South Africa has some of the most spectacular golf courses in the world; however your vacation would not be complete without spotting the “Big Five” on safari (Africa’s greatest wild animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). Jock Safari Lodge is a “must stay” for groups looking to experience safari at its best. The world-renowned Kruger National Park consists of nearly 2 million hectares of unrivalled and diverse life forms fused with historical and archaeological sights. Jock Safari Lodge offers many tours and they will do their utmost to ensure you catch the “Big Five” on camera while in South Africa!
by Mhairi on February 8, 2012
If you are going to be in Northern Ireland between the 3rd and 7th of June this year, the arrival of the Olympic torch will be a sight to behold.
The flame will journey over from Greece to arrive at Land’s End on the 18th of May 2012. Here will begin the 70 day trip around the UK.
Travelers to Northern Ireland this year can expect to see the torch-bearers arrive into Belfast on the 3rd of June; it will then be carried through more than 60 towns and villages until the 7th of June where it will leave for Cairnryan in Scotland.
by Gordon Dalgleish on February 3, 2012
One of the features of the unique software platform that PerryGolf employs to create, manage and deliver customized trips is to constantly monitor dates when golf courses will be closed. On many occassions these are dates that are unique events and cannot be reasonably anticipated based on history.
Our system simply does not permit us to generate a proposal for a client when one of the scheduled golf courses is in conflict with a “close out” date. This is one of the many benefits you receive from PerryGolf as compared to less entrenched travel providers.
by Gordon Dalgleish on February 2, 2012
A recent trip to Scotland took me for an overnight visit to St. Andrews. The weather was cold but clear blue skies were the order of the day. St. Andrews is a stunning, attractive destination for golfers and non golfers alike…even in cold weather!
As I departed St. Andrews I stopped at Kingarrock and met David Anderson. David is a fascinating and engaging personality who has a passion for Kingarrock. As many have realized a picture is worth a thousand words and on that basis, I suggest you enjoy this You Tube video . More details on Kingarrock can be found here.
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 22, 2012
Championship Course at Carnoustie
The Championship Course at Carnoustie has been host to the British Open on seven occasions, most recently in 2007 when Padraig Harrington won in a playoff over a gallant and deeply disappointed Sergio Garcia. Ben Hogan won here in 1953; it was his only appearance in the Open but he left a unique legacy for his play on No. 6 named thereafter as “Hogan’s Alley”. Carnoustie is considered by many to be the most challenging layout in the rota due largely to its demanding finish: No. 16 – 248 yard par 3; No. 17 – 461 yard par 4; No. 18 – 499 yard par 4. Ironically it was club member and local accountant James Wright who in 1930 designed the famous finish. His improbable stamp on one of the world’s most respected golf courses is found in the company of James Braid’s major redesign of 1926; Old Tom Morris’ extension to eighteen holes in 1870; and the original layout by Alan Robertson in 1850. Carnoustie is presently ranked World 21 by Golf Magazine.
